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Twelve-year-old sweat-averse Joey is psyched for his summer of relaxation and perfecting his butt-shaped indentation on the couch. Sure, he wishes that his best friend, Xander, wasn3t always busy with his new cross-country team, but Joey is certain that Xander will still have plenty of time for the things they love: watching Italian soccer, making homemade pasta with Joey3s Nonna, and debating the merits of their favorite superheroes. But Joey's summer plans are upended when his perfect older cousin, Leo, comes to stay at his house for the summer. Leo is the kind of guy who runs marathons and jumps off cliffs. Hanging out with Leo is dead last on Joey's list of Ways I3d Like to Spend a Day, partly because the two cousins have a tense history that goes back to the death of their Nonno. But now, Leo3s training to climb the highest mountain in California, and he wants Joey to do it with him. The plan is nutsCJoey usually avoids climbing stairs, so seriously, a mountain?
Based on a fictional Kansas character, a very large Johnny Kaw clears the plains, tames a tornado, and creates the Rocky Mountains by throwing boulders in this original tall tale.
With this exciting set, readers will learn about the intertwined lives of historical figures both famous and infamous. With a fresh take on historical biographies, this set offers students a critical sense of perspective on legendary men and women who seemed to be joined by fate.
When another kid at school tried to force Jordie to show him the ôcrop circlesö on his back that prove they’re aliens, it’s Joey who takes the kid to the ground. And when they got kicked out of their foster home because Joey kissed the other boy who lived there, it was Jordie who told him everything would be okay. As long as they’re together, it will be. So when the principal calls their current foster mother about the fight, the boys know she’s done with them. From spying in their file, they also know they’re going to be separated. Facing the world alone rather than without one another, the boys use money Joey won during dares and follow Jordie’s plan to get to Roswell, New Mexico, so they can discover once and for all what the circles on their spines mean and if they might just have family who crash-landed there. And maybe, just maybe, the government is holding them hostage at Area 51. For Jordie and Joey, it’s family or bust.
Climb into your spaceship and blastoff for an adventure through our solar system! This exciting nonfiction series uses narrative text and colourful illustrations to inform early readers about the different planets, moons, and other celestial bodies in the solar system. On their journeys, they’ll discover volcanic moons, mysterious dwarf planets, and much more! Features such as question prompts, fun facts, and summary infographics further engage young readers with this out-of-this-world series!
The world’s oceans cover nearly 70 percent of the Earth’s surface, yet these vast bodies of water remain the least explored and least understood ecosystems on the planet. Using the most innovative technologies available, scientists have discovered dozens of weird and wonderful new life forms that have never been seen before.
An awesome guide to each of the four seasons, with emphasis on its effects on the natural world. Join cute and funny animals as they appear throughout brightly illustrated scenes and take a simple look at the seasons and the changing weather. Observe the subtle science behind seasonal changes; from rainbows in spring, to bees seeking nectar in summer, pumpkins in fall, to the winter freeze. A playful, humorous, engagingly fresh look at the seasons and how the world changes around us.
These delightful picture books explore fascinating facts about nature, space, weather, and our bodies and how they work. Combining bright illustrations with engaging facts about each topic, these books are sure to amaze young children.
Beginning readers are taken on an exciting adventure beyond planet Earth in the Journey to Space series. From astronauts and rockets to the Sun and Moon, each easy-to-read title is paired with vibrant photos to engage even the most reluctant readers.
Bases loaded and the starting pitcher spent, the Mudville manager was not bullish about his bullpen. With the game on the line, he called for rookie Joy Armstrong to take the mound. Could she bring joy to Mudville again--and prove that a girl can play ball as well as any boy?